1962 Map of Jess Valley

About this map

Jess Valley forms a wide, high-altitude basin within the Modoc National Forest, serving as a critical drainage for numerous mountain streams in the early 1960s. The hydrology of the area is defined by the South Fork Pit River and its tributaries, including Mill Creek and Coyote Creek, which flow through the north. The landscape is a mix of open meadows and forested ridges, such as Mahogany Ridge, where seasonal water sources like Parsnip Springs emerge.